-Major funding for "Camp TV" was made possible by the New York State Education Department and the JPB Foundation.

Additional funding was provided by the New York City Council.

-♪ "Camp TV" ♪ ♪ It's time for us to start ♪ ♪ From furry animal encounters ♪ ♪ To summer reading and the arts ♪ ♪ No matter what the weather, we'll explore it all together ♪ ♪ It's a place for you and me ♪ ♪ It's "Camp TV" ♪ Hi, Campers.

Look at you, right on time.

I really do appreciate that.

Something else I really like about you, you always show up ready and willing to try new things, and I know that isn't always easy.

Even I get a little nervous trying new things.

Take, for instance, those Zing Challenges.

[ Screams ] They can be really hard.

And you know what else really impresses me?

You are a great listener, so thank you.

Welcome to Compliment Day on "Camp TV".

Today we celebrate those around us by identifying things we really like about them.

We all are special and important and deserve to be recognized, so today I invite you to share something you really admire about a friend, family member, or someone in your community, because our words have a powerful, positive and lasting impact.

A little birdie told me it's time to Go Wild!

-We're going to go face-to-face with a real, live dinosaur right here at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the infamous... B-rex.

-Did you say the T-rex?

-No.

B-rex.

-Oh, you mean the Balaenicipididae.

Right over there, the shoebill.

-Well, yes, but I promise they are just as cool as any dinosaur that ever roamed the Mesozoic Era.

Go on.

Take a closer look.

♪♪ Even though this bird doesn't share the enormous size or strength of the T-rex, it's still an intimidating predator.

It has a razor-sharp beak, wings that can stretch well over seven feet long, and a trademark menacing glare that seems almost impenetrable.

♪♪ -We are really fortunate here at the Safari Park to have a modern-day dinosaur, the shoebill.

Oftentimes people think they're a robot, but it's a real bird, and the shoebill is really unique.

They get the name for this giant beak structure that they have.

It's not just any beak.

And, you know, you can tell a lot about a bird's behavior and what they eat by the shape of the beak.

And this particular bird gets the name for the whale-like beak structure that it has, almost like a giant shoe, actually, and that's why they get the name "shoebill."

And in fact, even in Egyptian times, these birds were given a name, "Abu-Markhub" which actually means "father of the slipper."

So there's a lot of connections with that shape of that beak with this particular bird species.

♪♪ Being a really modern-day dinosaur, this bird will stalk its prey.

It will blend into its environment in those swamplands and wait for that perfect opportunity to ambush with the giant shoebill coming out and grabbing it prey, whether it be a lungfish, a catfish, even.

They've even known to eat baby crocodiles.

That is a bird eating a crocodile!

♪♪ You know, it's amazing how many connections you can find with modern-day dinosaurs of today with the dinosaurs of yore.

You see a lot of similarities with certain adaptations.

For instance, feathers.

It wasn't only birds on our planet having feathers.

There's a lot of evidence of certain dinosaur species showcasing that feather for breeding purposes, for maturity as well, so that's definitely a direct link.

And of course, you can't deny the scales on the birds as well.

You look at those long legs of a shoebill stork as they're perusing through that marshland, those wide feet and all those scales covering their legs and their feet, very similar to the dinosaurs of the past, as we can see.

There's also evidence of certain bone structures being similar -- pelvic bone with certain dinosaur species, with birds of today as well.

So we're definitely working with modern-day dinosaurs.

-Take a breath.

Take a moment.

It's time for Mindful Me.

-Hi there, Campers.

I'm Courtney.

Every night before I go to bed, I try to stretch.

Stretching is really good for you, because it makes you more flexible and also less likely to injure yourself when you're exercising.

So come on, let's have a stretch session.

While it's amazing to compliment the people around us on say, their smile or their upbeat attitude, it's also important to show some self-love.

So while we're stretching, why don't we say some things that we love about ourselves?

We'll begin with some arm stretches.

Cross your arm over your body and let's go.

Let's start by saying our three favorite things about ourselves.

My three favorite things are my kindness, my determination, and my creativity.

-What about you?

♪♪ Nice one.

Alright, campers, we're almost done.

Just a few more seconds and done.

Nice stretching, campers.

Now let's move on to some side bends.

We're going to reach our arms way up in the sky and bend to the side.

While we're doing this, let's each take turns saying things that we love about ourselves.

I love my laugh.

What about you?

That's a good one.

I also love how I can play piano.

Let's switch to the other side.

What do you love?

Amazing.

And do you know what?

Most of all, I love being here with you.

And that's a wrap.

On to the next stretch.

Next, let's take a seat on the ground and reach for the stars.

And as we're reaching, let's say the bravest thing we've ever done and remind ourselves of how brave we are.

Once, when I was younger, I climbed the top of a mountain and I felt really brave.

What about you?

That's fantastic.

And we're done.

We're on to our, final stretch, campers.

For this last one, we're going to be balancing, so feel free to stand next to a wall or pull over a chair to hold on to.

Let's balance on one leg and grab our other leg with our hand.

Now let's say some compliments together.

Repeat after me, "I love who I am.

I am proud to be helpful."

Let's switch to the other leg.

Next, we're going to say that, "I can do anything I put my mind to."

And last of all, "I am proud to be kind."

Amazing job today, campers.

Thanks so much for stretching with me, and remember to practice some self-love.

Everyone deserves a compliment from themselves.

I'll see you on the flip side.

Bye.

-Curiosity and wonder.

Let's discover together.

Science Wow!

-It's Mr. C's Toothpick Tower Challenge.

And what do you need?

Two things.

Marshmallows and toothpicks.

You go and do some research and you decide what kind of shapes you want to use to build your tower.

Me, I'm going the geometric route.

I've got my cubes, I've got my pyramids, and most importantly, I've got a plan.

Check it out.

Here's my design, simple and easy.

But most importantly, if I make a mistake, I can go back and make adjustments.

So let's get started.

I've got a tower, but it's collapsing to the side, so I've got to think about, what do I do to get it to stand up straight?

I've got to build support on that side.

So the design process is really important.

You design something, you test it, and if it doesn't work at first, you redesign and you re-test.

Until next time, keep learning full steam ahead and we'll see you soon.

-Mm!

Let's Get Cooking.

-Hey, guys, This is Zoe, and welcome to another episode of Kids Cooking with Zoe.

This is a fun and easy recipe, but you have to preheat your toaster oven or oven, whichever one you use, and it has to be set to 350.

Now that the oven is preheated, we're going to put the bread inside.

♪♪ ♪♪ Make sure you be careful and don't burn your fingers.

Now that the bread is toasted, time to make the actual pizza part.

And it's okay if the bread is a little burnt.

All you have to do is flip it over.

-Ooh, somebody got burned!

-Oh, brothers.

Now I'm going to add a spoonful of pizza sauce.

Make sure to spread it with the back all to the corners.

Now we're going to sprinkle some cheese.

♪♪ I'm going to add pepperoni, but you can add whatever toppings you want.

♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ I'm going to sprinkle some oregano.

You don't have to.

♪♪ ♪♪ Now that the pizza is done, I'm going to put the pizza toast into the oven, but I'm going to have a little help from my mom since we don't have a baking sheet.

♪♪ ♪♪ Make sure to bake it until the cheese is melted.

♪♪ Ours baked for about 10 minutes.

Now my mom's going to help me take it out and we're going to let it cool for about 4 minutes.

Now it's time for my professional taste-tester.

♪♪ ♪♪ -Cheese!

-He's been waiting a long time.

-There's spit coming out of my mouth.

-You got to look at the camera.

-[ Crunches ] -Mm.

[ Laughs ] -Rating from 1 to 10?

-10.

-[ Crunches ] ♪♪ -You took the words right out of my mouth.

Write On!

-Hi, I'm Mikey.

I'm 10 years old, and I live in Massachusetts, and I'm here to review "Dinosaurs Before Dark."

[ Dinosaur growling ] The book is about two kids named Jack and Annie who find a magic tree house, and they go back to dinosaur times by making a wish.

So they're brother and sister.

The sister is freaking out because she gets to hug a real-life dinosaur.

And he's like, "No, what if they try and eat you?"

But she still does it anyways.

[ Laughs ] ♪♪ -Hi, Mikey.

This is Mary, and I'm so glad to meet you.

I love that you love the "Magic Tree House" books.

It means so much to me.

-I did not expect this.

I get to meet the author of the books that, like, the 50 books that I have.

-Well, Jack and Annie are part of my life.

You know how long I've been writing those books, Mikey?

How long?

-For 30 years.

30 years.

And I'm writing a new one.

I'm working on the 65th one.

-Wow.

-I have three pieces of advice.

Number one, write a story where you have to do a little bit of research and write down the facts like Jack does, and then put that into your story, and it'll make it more interesting to the reader.

Number two, rewrite your story, make it better each time.

Do that constantly.

I'm constantly rewriting.

And number three, try to have fun, and if you stop having fun, step away, take a break, and come back, and I promise you, it'll be more fun the second time.

-This is just shocking me.

I never thought I would meet you.

-Well, I'm so proud that you read my books.

It really makes my day.

-Nice to meet you.

-Bye, Mikey.

It was fantastic to meet you.

-Wow.

That was amazing.

-Welcome back to Compliment Day on "Camp TV".

So have you thought of someone you'd like to compliment but not quite sure how to start?

One way to begin is to think of something specific, positive and true you want to say to the person, and then decide how you want to deliver your message.

You could tell them in person, give them a call, or if you don't feel as comfortable saying it to them out loud, consider writing it down.

I love making and writing cards.

That way, the person you're giving it to can look at your compliment over and over again long after you've given it.

So how about we make a heart-shaped compliment card like this?

You will need two different colors of paper or cardstock, some glue, scissors, and something to use to write your compliment down.

Begin by folding the piece of paper that you want to use for the heart in half.

On the seam, draw half a heart like this.

♪♪ Cut along the outline and fold it open.

♪♪ Look at that.

You have a heart.

Next, cut it in half and put it aside.

Take your other colored piece of paper and cut out a strip about an inch thick.

Oh, no.

Looks like I forgot a ruler.

That's okay.

It doesn't need to be exactly an inch.

If I use the length from my first joint to the tip of my index finger, that's about an inch, and you can always do the same.

♪♪ Now take the strip of paper and fold in the sides like this.

And this.

♪♪ ♪♪ Next, glue one side and then the other side, attaching it to the back of the heart.

♪♪ Let it dry and voilà, you have your very own compliment card.

I think I'll make this one for my friend Melinda.

"Thank you for being so generous and splitting your last cookie with me.

XO Zing."

Perfect.

Enjoy your last few activities.

Ready for some math that counts?

Count On!

-Did I hear it's compliment day?

-So today I figured, let's deal with right angles, because oftentimes we're given compliments when we do the right thing, so it made me think of right angles.

Have you guys ever heard of a right angle before?

It's a special angle with a special name.

Angles all have different measurements, but they're measured in what's called degrees, and in this case, a right angle is 90 degrees.

Doesn't it look just like a corner?

I figured since it's compliment day, let's take some time to talk about complementary angles and how they can make a right angle.

Let me say that again.

[ Clears throat ] A right angle can be created by what's called complementary angles.

Let's check it out.

Okay, so here's our right angle.

It measures 90 degrees.

I'm going to compare a folder that also has a right angle.

Do you see how they're exactly the same?

Now let's check out those complementary angles.

This first one measures 30 degrees, so it's not a right angle.

And even though this second one's a little bit bigger, it's still not a right angle, because it's only 60 degrees.

But let's see what happens when we put them together.

Well, there's my 60 degree angle, and here comes my 30 degree angle.

Look what just happened.

They just made 90 degrees.

Why?

Because 60 plus 30 equals 90.

Check it out.

All three right angles line up perfectly.

Wasn't that cool when we did that?

You know, we're used to getting compliments after we do the right thing, but these two complements make this right angle.

Remember, you can earn lots of compliments by doing the right thing.

I hope that you guys not only earn compliments, but you remember to give compliments.

Everybody likes hearing something special about themselves.

Anyway, you guys have a great day.

And once again, I am proud of you, and please continue to tune in and do lessons with all of us.

Alright, see you later, friends.

-Music, dance, magic and more.

Step right up to Center Stage!

♪♪ ♪♪ -♪ There's a hero ♪ ♪ If you look inside your heart ♪ -♪ You don't have to be afraid of what you are ♪ -♪ There's an answer ♪ ♪ If you reach into your soul ♪ -♪ And the sorrow that you know ♪ ♪ Will melt away ♪ -♪ And then a hero comes along ♪ ♪ With the strength to carry on ♪ ♪ And you cast your fears aside ♪ ♪ And you know you can survive ♪ ♪ So when you feel like hope is gone ♪ ♪ Look inside you and be strong ♪ ♪ And you finally see the truth ♪ ♪ That a hero lies in you ♪ -♪ Oh ♪ -♪ Ohh ♪ ♪ It's a long road ♪ -♪ It's a long road ♪ ♪ When you face the world alone ♪ ♪ Someone reaches out a hand ♪ ♪ For you to hold ♪ -♪ You can find love ♪ ♪ If you search within yourself ♪ ♪ And the emptiness you felt ♪ ♪ Will disappear ♪ ♪ Yeah-h-h ♪ -♪ Then a hero comes along ♪ ♪ With the strength to carry on ♪ ♪ And you cast your fears aside ♪ ♪ And you know you can survive ♪ -♪ So when you feel like hope is gone ♪ ♪ Look inside you and be strong ♪ -♪ And you'll finally see the truth ♪ ♪ That a hero lies in you ♪ ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ -♪ I know ♪ -♪ Know ♪ -♪ Dreams are hard to follow ♪ -♪ But don't let anyone ♪ ♪ Tear them away ♪ -♪ Just hold on ♪ ♪ There will be tomorrow ♪ ♪ In time, you'll find your way ♪ -♪ You'll find your way ♪ -♪ Then a hero comes along ♪ ♪ With the strength to carry on ♪ ♪ And you cast your fears aside ♪ ♪ And you know you can survive ♪ ♪ When you feel like hope is gone ♪ -♪ Look inside you and be strong ♪ -♪ Then you finally see the truth ♪ -♪ Finally see the truth ♪ -♪ That a hero lies in you ♪ -♪ Hero lies in you ♪ -♪ Hero lies in you ♪ -♪ Hero lies in you ♪ -♪ Look inside and see ♪ -♪ That a hero lies in you ♪ ♪♪ -Arts and crafts?

Yes, please.

Let's Get Artsy.

♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ Daytime or nighttime, it's always time for story time.

Ready for just the right book read by just the right camper?

Without further ado, take it away.

-Thanks.

Zing.

My name is Sydney.

Today I'll be reading a story about acts of kindness, "The Little Things," words by Christian Trimmer, art by Kaylani Juanita.

"A little girl who much preferred the look of three pigtails to two and who loved the way wet sand squished between her toes walked down the dock the day after a mighty storm.

There on the beach were thousands of sea stars washed ashore by violent waves.

She raised one and tossed it back into the ocean.

She quickly picked up another and another and another, ushering each back into the safety of the water.

Just then, an old man who had the habit of misplacing his glasses and also loved the way a wet sand squished between his toes came by.

'What are you doing, little girl?'

he asked.

'What do you mean, what am I doing?'

shouted the girl who liked three pigtails and sand between her toes.

She also had a strong sense of self.

'I'm saving these sea stars.'

'I, uh -- I was -- ' The old man was taken aback.

'It's just there are so many sea stars.

What's the point?

You won't be able to save them all.'

'Of course I can't save them all,' replied the little girl.

She carefully tossed another sea star into the ocean.

'But I saved that one, didn't I?'

The old man had to admit the little girl had a point.

He picked up a star and placed it back into the water.

Later that day, the old man headed to the animal shelter with his grandson, who liked butter on his noodles and brightly colored shoelaces.

'What are we doing here, Grandpa?'

asked little boy.

'I'm going to rescue a dog,' the old man replied.

The boy looked around.

There were many animals who needed rescuing after the storm.

'Taking home one dog isn't going to make much of a difference,' he said.

'That may be so,' his grandpa replied, 'but it sure will make a difference to this little guy, don't you think?'

The little boy had to admit his grandpa had a point.

The next day, after a lunch of buttered noodles, the boy headed to his neighbor's house.

There lived an elderly lady who had once been a professional dancer and who loved butterflies.

'I'm here to clean up your garden,' the little boy said to the elderly lady.

The storm had torn up her flower beds and tossed garbage all over her yard.

'That would be lovely,' replied the elderly lady, doing a graceful plié.

As the little boy worked, a teenager who listened to classical music very loudly on her headphones and who just couldn't be bothered happened by.

'Hey, kid,' she said, taking off her headphones.

'What are you doing?'

'I'm cleaning up this lady's yard,' he replied.

'Look around, kid.

The storm messed up this whole block.

What's the point of cleaning one yard?'

asked the teenager, even though the kid was doing a good job -- not that she'd ever say that to him.

The elderly lady chimed in, 'This little boy has done more than just clean my yard, young lady,' she said.

'He has lifted my spirits.

You can learn a thing or two from him.'

Elderly lady had a point, though the teenager would never admit that out loud.

Still, she gave the woman a nod and the little boy a high five.

The next morning, the teenager packed an extra lunch and gave it to the homeless man outside the coffee shop, even though she knew there were many in need of a meal.

Then a little girl with one missing front tooth and another wiggly one took all the money she had received from the tooth fairy and gave it to charity.

She wiggled the other tooth just to help it along.

The little girl's mom, who made scrumptious cupcakes, gooey brownies and mouth-watering cookies, along with some equally delicious gluten-free options, quickly organized a fundraiser, which inspired a young man with a great sense of style and real acting chops to volunteer at the school, which moved a whole class of students to donate their time to fix up a house that had been damaged by the storm, which led to more ideas, more generosity, more kindness, and more action.

Not too long after that, another storm moved through the town.

The next morning, the little girl with three pigtails raced down to the end of the dock.

♪♪ Only to find... ♪♪ ♪♪ The little girl walked up to the old man and gently tapped him on the shoulder.

'Now do you get it?'

she asked.

The old man did.

The end.

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